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at the national cathedral in washington, decorations turned into a crumbled mez and the washington monument was cracked so badly it had to shut down for major repairs. the monument is supposed to finally reopen next year. wow. >>> can't wait for it to reopen. >> ride up. you don't want to walk up. >>> you expect a touch screen electronics in a luxury car, but did you know you can now get them on a harley like this baby? it's the biggest new product launch in the company's 110-year history. we'll meet harley-davidson ceo doing some big things over there coming up next on "cbs this morning." ♪ get out on the highway >> announcer: this portion of "cbs this morning" sponsored by viva, the towel that's tough when wet. grab a roll and break the rules on tough messes. that a paper towel can't handle this. fans? now that's tough when wet. [ peggy ] grab viva and break the rules on all your tough messes. this is what they do for fun. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] introducing live tv from southwest. now you can turn your device into your television. try it for free today, only on southwest airlines. o
at the national cathedral in washington, decorations turned into a crumbled mez and the washington monument was cracked so badly it had to shut down for major repairs. the monument is supposed to finally reopen next year. wow. >>> can't wait for it to reopen. >> ride up. you don't want to walk up. >>> you expect a touch screen electronics in a luxury car, but did you know you can now get them on a harley like this baby? it's the biggest new product launch in the...
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that's 2 1/2 times the size of washington, d.c. john blackstone is in ketcham near sun valley. john, good morning. >> reporter: with fire burning in the mountains around town it is smoky here in ketcham this morning. but this town remains on alert that it may have to evacuate at short notice. but it already seems like a ghost town. nearly 3,000 residents of this region have already evacuated their homes. as the wildfire moves closer. containment of this massive wildfire went from 9% to 8%. dry winds have helped fuel the fire over 100,000 ericacres. helicopters and airplanes circled. marking retardant and water drops. the goal now is to remove the fuel. crews are ridding the area of vegetation that could feed the flames and building fire breaks they hope will stop the blaze. but 12 days into this fight, the fire surges on. crews must also work to protect houses that are now in its immediate path. the beaver creek fire has scorched just a single home. but it's now threatening multimillion dollar houses in the affluent ski resort valleys. some residents are taking matters into the
that's 2 1/2 times the size of washington, d.c. john blackstone is in ketcham near sun valley. john, good morning. >> reporter: with fire burning in the mountains around town it is smoky here in ketcham this morning. but this town remains on alert that it may have to evacuate at short notice. but it already seems like a ghost town. nearly 3,000 residents of this region have already evacuated their homes. as the wildfire moves closer. containment of this massive wildfire went from 9% to...
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jan crawford is in washington at the zoo's giant panda habitat. good morning. >> reporter: the male panda here at the zoo has just come out for break fast but mom and baby are being kept away from the public so they can get peace and quiet during these critical first few days. you can just imagine the excitement around the zoo. that's because the birth of any panda is an important issue for their survival of the species, as pandas are teetering on the edge of extinct. weighing just under 5 ounces, the baby panda is about the size of a stick of butter. the cub was born at 5:32 p.m. on friday. and immediately scooped up by its mother. >> she's a wonderful mother. she's taking care of this animal. she's nursing any time the cub cries. she tends to it right away. >> reporter: in a change for the zoo, the baby panda will be separated from its mom for checkups. the tiny pink fur ball got its first one on sunday after zookeepers distracted the mother with food and honey water thinken yanked the cub out of her arms. >> i was able to grab it and pull it ri
jan crawford is in washington at the zoo's giant panda habitat. good morning. >> reporter: the male panda here at the zoo has just come out for break fast but mom and baby are being kept away from the public so they can get peace and quiet during these critical first few days. you can just imagine the excitement around the zoo. that's because the birth of any panda is an important issue for their survival of the species, as pandas are teetering on the edge of extinct. weighing just under...
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. >>> plus as we mark tomorrow's 50th anniversary march on washington, the man who was there tells us how he preserved martin luther king jr.'s speech. >>> the headlines around the globe. in london the daily mail someone left a bartender a $5,000 tip on a $214 bill. the man sis sir richard branson is thought to be that man. branson was rumored nobody utah at the time. >>> the salt lake tribune say shoes may determine how much women spend when they shop. a study suggests women wearing heels tend to buy medium-priced products because they're wearing products they're unaware of. >>> a couple married 65 years died 11 years apart. harold knapke and his wife ruth died 11 hours apart. >>> a follow-up on a photo from yesterday. will smith and his kids. we told you they appear to be shocked by miley cyrus' performance at the vmas. they were really enjoying lady gaga's performance. that's an interesting expression for enjoyment. >> the chicago tribune said mcdonald's plans to roll out chicken wings. in three, six and nine pieces. >>> do you want to cut your grocery bill 25% to 65%? yep. "consum
. >>> plus as we mark tomorrow's 50th anniversary march on washington, the man who was there tells us how he preserved martin luther king jr.'s speech. >>> the headlines around the globe. in london the daily mail someone left a bartender a $5,000 tip on a $214 bill. the man sis sir richard branson is thought to be that man. branson was rumored nobody utah at the time. >>> the salt lake tribune say shoes may determine how much women spend when they shop. a study...
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in a moment we'll look at how washington is fuming but we start with charlie d'agata in london. >> it was about six weeks ago, they're all asking the question where's edward snowden? he's gone to ground again. his whereabouts in russia being kept secret. we're told he's in a secure location with american friends. and when he's comfortable, he may consider making an appearance to the media. this is a new picture of edward snowden's surprise getaway from the moscow airport that's been home for five weeks. he's getting his first taste of freedom today or what free dopamines to a wanted high-profile man in russia. his lawyer says snoden wants to start a new life there. he said job offers are already rolling in. the year-long asylum he's been granted forbids travel outside russia. president putin said he's only be welcome in russia if the former national security agent stopped spilling secrets about the united states. praised senator putin for keeping his son safe. >> it's the honorable thing to do. and as not just a citizen of the united states but a global citizen of this planet an occup
in a moment we'll look at how washington is fuming but we start with charlie d'agata in london. >> it was about six weeks ago, they're all asking the question where's edward snowden? he's gone to ground again. his whereabouts in russia being kept secret. we're told he's in a secure location with american friends. and when he's comfortable, he may consider making an appearance to the media. this is a new picture of edward snowden's surprise getaway from the moscow airport that's been home...
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margaret brenner in washington. good morning. >> good morning to you, charlie and to gayle. the u.s. will likely adjust but not cut off how it spends hundreds of millions of u.s. aid already pledged to egypt this year. the u.s. on paper provides more than a billion dollars in military financing that egypt uses to buy equipment from u.s. defense companies like apache helicopter and missile systems. it gives hundreds of millions of dollars to economic programs. that will continue. but this redirection of u.s. dollarses supposed to be symbolically significant yet it won't. the advice minister said today the kingdom would make up any financial shortfall. it is backing this violent crackdown on the muslim brotherhood which it views as terrorists. saudi pledged a $12 billion rescue package that dwarfs what the u.s. and europe would provide and most of that money doesn't have any strings attached. saudi arabia's checkbook diplomacy undercuts u.s. leverage but doesn't destroy it. the value of the u.s.-egypt relationship remains in intelligence sharing and counter-intelligence, the o
margaret brenner in washington. good morning. >> good morning to you, charlie and to gayle. the u.s. will likely adjust but not cut off how it spends hundreds of millions of u.s. aid already pledged to egypt this year. the u.s. on paper provides more than a billion dollars in military financing that egypt uses to buy equipment from u.s. defense companies like apache helicopter and missile systems. it gives hundreds of millions of dollars to economic programs. that will continue. but this...
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and strong calls in washington to do something. plus, a california wildfire explodes, threatening thousands of homes and a national treasure. >> who really erased the nixon watergate tapes? the varyings who say they have the answer. and filmmaker spike lee here to answer criticism over how he played for his latest movie. >> first, a look at today's eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. >> those responsible for the use of chemical weapon, if it's determined that's what happened, will be held responsible. >> the u.s. under pressure to act in syria. >> government forces attacked rebel-held positions near damascus this morning. this follows yesterday's alleged chemical weapons attack. >> hosni mubarak who ruled egypt for 30 years is now expected to be released from prison any moment now. >> bob filner reaches a deal to settle the sexual harassment suit against him. no word on whether it will result in resignation. >> we expect he will consider resigning for the good of san diego. >> and out of control wildfire threatening buildings nea
and strong calls in washington to do something. plus, a california wildfire explodes, threatening thousands of homes and a national treasure. >> who really erased the nixon watergate tapes? the varyings who say they have the answer. and filmmaker spike lee here to answer criticism over how he played for his latest movie. >> first, a look at today's eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. >> those responsible for the use of chemical weapon, if it's determined that's what...
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it's the way washington is unfortunately. that those leaks come out. i guess it's part and parcel of the way our open government works and the nature of what happened in d.c. >> thank you, general, for joining us this morning. in our next hour we'll talk about the u.s. options in syria with the chairman of the senate foreign relations committee. senator men nen doesendez will join us. >>> a military jury needed just two hours yesterday to decide on a death sentence for major hasan, the ft. hood gunman. he admitted killing 13 people and did not defend himself at his trial. he said he acted to protect islamic fighters overseas. he will be the first american soldier to be executed in more than 50 years. >>> firefighters in california's syriaear sierra nevada are gaining ground this morning on the rim fire in yosemite national park. video shows just how big this fire is. yesterday, the flames forced park officials to close the main entrance on yosemite's east side. the fire is now 30% contained this morning. but officials predict it will not be fully conta
it's the way washington is unfortunately. that those leaks come out. i guess it's part and parcel of the way our open government works and the nature of what happened in d.c. >> thank you, general, for joining us this morning. in our next hour we'll talk about the u.s. options in syria with the chairman of the senate foreign relations committee. senator men nen doesendez will join us. >>> a military jury needed just two hours yesterday to decide on a death sentence for major...
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we're on the national mall, marking 50 years since the historic march on washington. a ground-breaking court ruling says you can be in trouble for sending a text to someone who is driving. >> we begin this morning with a look at today's "eye opener," your world in 90 seconds. >> if the order comes, you're ready to go, like that? >> we're ready to go like that. >> washington weighs the consequences for syria. >> u.s.-led military strike against syria could be launched as early as tomorrow. >> this is turning into a regional conflict and we need to reverse it. now is an opportunity to do so. >> the dow had its worst day since june. as possible military strikes hangs over wall street. >> bragging about taking control over media websites including twitter and "the new york times." >> fire continues to spread near yosemite. now growing 280 square miles, destroying more than 100 buildings. >> final moments of freedom for the surviving boston marathon bombing suspect. >> on this day in 1963, martin luther king jr. delivered h famous i have a dream speech. >> president obama
we're on the national mall, marking 50 years since the historic march on washington. a ground-breaking court ruling says you can be in trouble for sending a text to someone who is driving. >> we begin this morning with a look at today's "eye opener," your world in 90 seconds. >> if the order comes, you're ready to go, like that? >> we're ready to go like that. >> washington weighs the consequences for syria. >> u.s.-led military strike against syria could...
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chip reid is on the national mall in washington where that museum is being built. chip, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, gayle and charlie. the museum's director said he would like to display trayvon martin's hoodie because of its cultural significance. and if that does happen. it won't be the first time that a piece was put on display at a museum and it won't be the last. at a museum in washington, d.c., visitors can actually look inside the cabin where the unabomber ted kaczynski assembled his explosives. >> it was in storage in california, brought here on a flatbed truck. >> they can also see the shoes worn by shoe boumer richard reid and the belts used to restrain him onboard but trayvon's hoodie probably won't be displayed any time soon. kelly crow is charge. >> it could be seen as a little exploitive. >> it could inbe included with the happened cuffs and the beer summit and harriet tubman who led the slaves through the underground railroad. >> i think they've always seen it their mission to chronicle human experiences. some define that as paint
chip reid is on the national mall in washington where that museum is being built. chip, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, gayle and charlie. the museum's director said he would like to display trayvon martin's hoodie because of its cultural significance. and if that does happen. it won't be the first time that a piece was put on display at a museum and it won't be the last. at a museum in washington, d.c., visitors can actually look inside the cabin where the unabomber ted...
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we also have mark phillips in london and major garrett in washington. but we begin with elizabeth in damascus who went out this morning with those u.n. inspectors. elizabeth. >> they left the hotel and made a couple ss actually. it looked as if they wanted to go back ton the suburbs they visited earlier in the week the site of wednesday's attack but turned back. maybe because there was heavy shelling. i can hear the artillery now as i sit in the studio. it's been going on all morning. so instead, we followed them to the military hospital where they were going to talk to six soldiers also allegedly suffering from the effects of chemical poisoning or some sort of toxin. maybe soldiers who were on the road blocks around those suburbs that were hit last wednesday or perhaps soldiers who were part of a team. the government discovered a large stock of chemical weapons belonging to the opposition in a tunnel. we won't know that till the inspectors report. this is their last day. they'll be out of here by tomorrow. and the secretary-general has said there will
we also have mark phillips in london and major garrett in washington. but we begin with elizabeth in damascus who went out this morning with those u.n. inspectors. elizabeth. >> they left the hotel and made a couple ss actually. it looked as if they wanted to go back ton the suburbs they visited earlier in the week the site of wednesday's attack but turned back. maybe because there was heavy shelling. i can hear the artillery now as i sit in the studio. it's been going on all morning. so...
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. >> "the washington post" found the national security agency breaks privacy rules and oversteps legal boundaries thousands of times a year. >> still a mystery, what cautioned the u.p.s. cargo plane to crash in birmingham? >> federal investigators say there's no evidence the plane was on fire or suffered engine problems. >> a strong earthquake in new zealand this morning. no injuries are being reported. >> a great-grandmother claims bob filner forced her to kiss him. >> i feel the right thing is for you to go. >> hannah anderson didn't say a word as she arrived at a fund-raiser for her family. >> a woman suspected of shoplifting mailed a break for it across a highway. police are still looking for her. >> a chinese zoo tried to pass off a dog as an african lion. >> he began barking. nothing like a lion, is it? >> jonathan boston. >> and all that matters. >> a 911 dispatcher offered her own dress to help a woman whose wedding dress was stolen. >> are you getting married today? >> yes. >> what size is your dress? >> ever since the leak from edward snowden, we've all had questions. how muc
. >> "the washington post" found the national security agency breaks privacy rules and oversteps legal boundaries thousands of times a year. >> still a mystery, what cautioned the u.p.s. cargo plane to crash in birmingham? >> federal investigators say there's no evidence the plane was on fire or suffered engine problems. >> a strong earthquake in new zealand this morning. no injuries are being reported. >> a great-grandmother claims bob filner forced her...
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. >>> and president is taking a break from washington this week. he's spending time with his family on martha's vineyard. the vacation comes as the president's approval rating is taking a nose-dive. major garrett is traveling with the president. >> reporter: every president needs to get away. president obama has done so less than his predecessor, president george w. bush. 14 trip and 92 vacation days compared to 50 trips and 223 for mr. bush. one common thread mr. obama's beginning to experience some second term blues. the president stepped on to the island paradise confronting some of the diceiest poll numbers of his presidency. it's only one poll but gallup constantly tracks his approval. 50% of the country disapproving. his approval rating was 51% last year a low not seen since december 2011. it's usually due to defections among democrats. revelations of counterterrorism surveillance programs more aggressive than during the bush years has unsettled the president's base. >> i want to make clear, once again, that america is not interested in spyin
. >>> and president is taking a break from washington this week. he's spending time with his family on martha's vineyard. the vacation comes as the president's approval rating is taking a nose-dive. major garrett is traveling with the president. >> reporter: every president needs to get away. president obama has done so less than his predecessor, president george w. bush. 14 trip and 92 vacation days compared to 50 trips and 223 for mr. bush. one common thread mr. obama's...
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this was a quiet police think tank in washington. the police executive research forum, which is a privately-funded group. chuck, the executive director, said, we work with both police agencies but why can't we get them together. he went to the chief of security in georgia. he went to the sergeant of arms at the senate who used to be the head of the capital police and said, you know king abdullah. can you get his security chief to come over and his police commissioner to be the broker? he gets them together and starts bringing out the share riff from las vegas to talk to them about joint operations ray kelly. ed davis came and gave the palestinians and israelis a joint briefing on the boston bombing. think about the optic of an american police commissioner briefing the israelis on how to handle a terrorism incident. >> one quick thing. is the negotiations between israelis and palestinians for a long time. they all know it has to begin on the ground? >> that's it. this isn't a negotiation between agencies. that's happening way up in th
this was a quiet police think tank in washington. the police executive research forum, which is a privately-funded group. chuck, the executive director, said, we work with both police agencies but why can't we get them together. he went to the chief of security in georgia. he went to the sergeant of arms at the senate who used to be the head of the capital police and said, you know king abdullah. can you get his security chief to come over and his police commissioner to be the broker? he gets...
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>> jeff pegues in our washington bureau. thank you, jeff. >>> for more on this we're joined by our national security analyst want zahrajuan zarate. good morning, juan. >> good morning, anthony. >> you hear in the piece it's a sear krus threat. how serious is it for them to take these kinds of steps? >> well, anthony, i don't think you'd see it unless they were concerned that this was a real and significant plot from a serious terrorist group and every indication suggests that this is real plotting real planning by al qaeda. they don't have specificity with respect to the timing itself. they're taking general precautions of a type that you rarely see. >> you know when you mention state department, i think the natural thing for people to think about is benghazi. i'm curious. are some of the lessons we learned in that situation being transferred over here? >> absolutely vinita. i think the state department was stung by the realities of the tragedy of benghazi and the criticism that came, the fact that they did not see recruiter
>> jeff pegues in our washington bureau. thank you, jeff. >>> for more on this we're joined by our national security analyst want zahrajuan zarate. good morning, juan. >> good morning, anthony. >> you hear in the piece it's a sear krus threat. how serious is it for them to take these kinds of steps? >> well, anthony, i don't think you'd see it unless they were concerned that this was a real and significant plot from a serious terrorist group and every indication...
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>> in 1953 maime johnson was recruited thon field in washington, d.c. the 77-year-old was the first woman pitcher in the negro leagues. >> i was so pleased, you know striking out the fellows and laughing. >> their love for the game helped them overcome the challenges of racism and jim crow america. >> it was really the beginning of the civil rights movement to me. there was a bunch of guys that wanted to play baseball and they weren't allowed to play in the major leagues but they said okay, we'll have a league of our own. >> now more than half a century later, these men and women who experienced the sting of segregation are being recognized by the nation's first african-american president, for playing the american past time they love. >> i'm hoping i can get close here. i'm hoping i can say, hi i'm jim. i know who you are. >> i'm going to tell mrs. obama, i hope you don't get mad, but i just got to hug him. >> now jim robinson told me that he has been to washington, d.c. many times and he actually played baseball here as a young man, but he has never be
>> in 1953 maime johnson was recruited thon field in washington, d.c. the 77-year-old was the first woman pitcher in the negro leagues. >> i was so pleased, you know striking out the fellows and laughing. >> their love for the game helped them overcome the challenges of racism and jim crow america. >> it was really the beginning of the civil rights movement to me. there was a bunch of guys that wanted to play baseball and they weren't allowed to play in the major leagues...
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. >>> and president obama is taking a break from washington this week. he's spending time with his family on martha's vineyard, but va t the vacation comes as the economy nosedives. >> the president has done so less than his pred sez or george w. bush. 14 trips and 19 days. one kmon thread mr. obama's beginning to experience some second term blues. the president stepped onto the island paradise confronting some of the diceiest poll numbers of his presidency. it's only one poll but gallop constantly tracks presidential approval. mr. obama's is at 42% with 50% of the country disapproving. his approval rating was 41% last week, a low not seen since december of 201. when the president's approval rating dips this low, it's usually due to defections among democrats. surveillance have unsettled the president's place. republicans accuse him of ducking the issue for weeks. >> when the story initially broke, the president went undercover. he was trying to come up with ways to salvage the program by window dressing. >> i applaud the president for continuing the nsa
. >>> and president obama is taking a break from washington this week. he's spending time with his family on martha's vineyard, but va t the vacation comes as the economy nosedives. >> the president has done so less than his pred sez or george w. bush. 14 trips and 19 days. one kmon thread mr. obama's beginning to experience some second term blues. the president stepped onto the island paradise confronting some of the diceiest poll numbers of his presidency. it's only one poll...